23-year-old Nigerian attacking midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru from Hatayspor was linked with a move to Lazio in June of 2024 and officially signed with the Biancocelesti on 6 July 2024.
The player started his career at Manchester City, where he rose through the club’s ranks and eventually represented their U23 team. But in 2020, he left the nest in search of additional playing, thus joining Sheffield Wednesday on a contract running until June 2026.
Last summer, Dele-Bashiru completed a free transfer to Hatayspor. The Lagos native’s first campaign in the Turkish league was successful, as he contributed with nine goals and six assists in 39 appearances in all competitions.
6 June 2024
Lazio have officially finalized a deal with Hatayspor for Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, agreeing to sign him on a €2 million loan deal with a €4 million obligation to buy clause attached. The player put pen to paper on a four-year contract, reportedly worth around €1.3 million net per season plus add-ons.
30 June 2024
The Agent of Hatayspor’s Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Ladi Salami, is in Rome to resolve any issues with the player’s transfer and finalize the deal with Lazio. Pictured below (center) is also the intermediary of the negotiation, Paolo Paloni.
29 June 2024
Lazio’s deal with Hatayspor for Fidayo Dele-Bashiru is on stand-by as personal terms still haven’t been fully agreed yet, with a distance between the club’s offer and the player’s request.
Why Lazio Still Haven’t Completed Deal for Hatayspor Midfielder
22 June 2024
Lazio have now closed in on an agreement with Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, who is waiting for the Italian intermediary to send over the contract. He could arrive in the Italian capital in the coming days to carry out his medicals and complete the move. The Biancocelesti have agreed to sign the Nigerian midfielder from Hatayspor on a €2 million loan deal with a €4 million buy option attached.
Lazio Agree Deal for Hatayspor Midfielder & Push to Finalize Transfer
21 June 2024
Lazio are still working to finalize a deal with Hatayspor for Fisayo Dele-Bashiru but have hit a roadblock in negotiations due to the player’s salary requests, causing things to slow down. Negotiations will continue as the club push to find an agreement.
18 June 2024
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru to Lazio from Hatayspor is in the final stages. He will either join the Biancocelesti on a €2 million loan plus an obligation to buy set at €4 million or outright for a figure below his €7 million release clause.
15 June 2024
Lazio had hoped to find an agreement for Fisayo Dele-Bashiru this past week but are still in the thick of talks with Hatayspor.
Lazio Still Working on Deal for Interesting Hatayspor Midfielder
10 June 2024
Lazio have been in close contact with Hatayspor again and are now ready to send in their first official offer for Dele-Bashiru, hoping to pay less than €7 million plus add-ons. Other clubs have been linked with the midfielder, but he’s pushing for a move to the Italian capital.
10 June 2024
Lazio will hold a conference call with Hatayspor within the next 48 hours to try and finalize an agreement for Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, who is enthusiastic about the idea of joining the club. The Nigerian midfielder is valued at around €7 million, and the two parties will work on setting up the add-ons attached to the deal.
6 June 2024
Lazio met Paolo Paloni – the Agent of Hatayspor Fisayo Dele-Bashiru – in Formello on Wednesday to discuss a possible deal for the Manchester City Youth Product, who is capable of playing in a number of roles in the centre of the pitch.
5 June 2024
Lazio are intrigued by the possibility of signing Fisayo Dele-Bashiru this Summer. The Biancocelesti have already inquired about his cost, with Hatayspor asking for around €6 million plus bonuses to part ways with the midfielder.
Lazio Kickstart Negotiations for Manchester City Youth Product
